Church Boy
My Music & My Life
by Kirk Franklin

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From the back cover:

When he fell from a darkened stage in November 1996, Kirk Franklin could easily have been killed. That ten-foot plunge might have ended the career of one of America's most exciting young prodigies. But thanks to his dramatic recovery, the fall added not only a new dimension to his story but it brought Kirk Franklin to the attention of millions who otherwise might never have heard the name.

Today Kirk Franklin is bigger than ever, with an exciting new album that promises to take gospel music by storm. His recordings have topped the charts, selling more copies in less time than any gospel musician in history. New releases with The Family and God's Property sell in the millions, achieving gold and platinum status virtually overnight. He has won every award gospel music has to offer but his own success is the last thing on his mind. Kirk Franklin writes:

"I don't want this to just be a book about gold records or Stellar Awards or Grammys or any of the hype or media sensation the Family and I have experienced the last few years. It's not about doing things the world's way. Instead, I hope the story of my life and music will demonstrate how God can take a kid from the inner city, give him a message, and then put his name on the record charts -- because it's the message in the music that really counts."

This is the story of a young man from the poor side of town. He was taunted and teased as a child, but his faith and his remarkable musical talent helped him overcome the odds. In these pages Kirk Franklin reveals the real source of his strength. "What motivates me," he says, "is the knowledge that God has redeemed me from the pain and the hurts and the sin of my past and given men a new joy I can't even explain. It's not just for show," he says. "It's the truth , and that's what I want to express."

Church Boy
My Music & My Life
by Kirk Franklin

ISBN: 0849940508
Publisher: Word Publishing (Thomas Nelson)
Publication Date: 1998
Format: Trade Paperback, 232 pages
Book Type: New Bargain Book
Condition: New, No remainder mark.

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